Compare 2009 Kia Optima - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $20,690 | $21,605 | $20,515 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $19,255 | $20,417 | $18,994 |
| Destination | $695 | $720 | $740 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Automatic | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Urethane | Urethane |
| Adjustable Pedals | Power | N/A | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 2-way Power | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Amplifier | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Navigation System | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Emergency Services | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | N/A |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | N/A | PASS-Key III+ | Sentry Key |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | THEFTLOCK | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Accessories (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain ( Unlimited Month/unlimited Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 120 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround | Body-colored |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | Wing | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P205/60HR16.0 BSW AS | P215/55SR17.0 BSW Touring AS | P215/65TR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 17" Steel | 16" Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.4L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | StabiliTrak | Optional |
| Sequential Shift Control | Sportmatic(TM) | N/A | N/A |
| Transmission | 5-spd W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.77 | 3.91 | 3.91 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 189.0 " | 191.8 " | 190.9 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 71.1 " | 70.3 " | 71.8 " |
| Exterior Height | 58.3 " | 57.1 " | 58.9 " |
| Engine | 2.4L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 175 @ 6,000 Rpm | 169 @ 6,400 Rpm | 173 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 169 @ 4,000 Rpm | 160 @ 4,500 Rpm | 166 @ 4,400 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 22 Mpg | 22 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 32 Mpg | 30 Mpg | 30 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.9 Seconds | 9.4 Seconds | 9.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.1 Seconds | 17.0 Seconds | 17.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 90 Mph | 83 Mph | 83 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .9 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 61 Mph | 59 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.46/3.82 " | 3.46/3.86 " | 3.46/3.82 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,197 Lbs. | 3,415 Lbs. | 3,355 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 " | 112.3 " | 108.9 " |
| Front Track | 61.5 " | 59.6 " | 61.8 " |
| Rear Track | 61.1 " | 60.0 " | 61.8 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.7 '' | 20.2 '' | 18.3 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .34 | .33 |
| Front Legroom | 43.7 " | 42.2 " | 42.4 " |
| Rear Legroom | 37.8 " | 37.6 " | 36.2 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.8 " | 39.4 " | 40.0 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.0 " | 37.2 " | 38.3 " |
| Front Hip Room | 54.5 " | 53.0 " | 53.2 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 54.7 " | 52.1 " | 53.2 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.1 " | 55.9 " | 56.4 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.3 " | 53.9 " | 56.3 " |
| Luggage Volume | 15.0 Cu.ft. | 15.1 Cu.ft. | 13.4 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 15.0 Cu.ft. | 15.1 Cu.ft. | 13.4 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 104 Cu.ft. | N/A | 100 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 16.4 Gal. | 16.0 Gal. | 16.9 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Seat | 5 | N/A | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Front Seat | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | marginal | acceptable |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | good | acceptable |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | acceptable | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | acceptable | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | marginal | acceptable | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | marginal | acceptable |
